Apple is moving part of its production from China to Vietnam

Manzana plans to make smart watches Apple Watch and laptops macbook pro in VietnamA move that follows a general trend in recent years of moving some of its production China in this country Southeast AsiaRevealed this Wednesday Asian Nike.

According to a Japanese newspaper, a Chinese company Luxshare Precision and Taiwanese Foxconn They started trial production Apple Watch in the northern factory Vietnam with the intention of moving part of its production outside China.

secondly, Manzana It also asked its suppliers to start a trial production line macbook pro in VietnamBut the transition from large-scale production has been slowed by problems related to the pandemic and the complexity of the necessary supply chains.

These decisions will follow others Manzana In the same direction in recent years, in which Vietnam became its second production center back ChinaBy producing products such as tablets iPad or wireless headphones air nest.

The air nest was the first product whose production was transferred VietnamShortly before the pandemic began, other leading US companies followed in the footsteps of the tariffs imposed by the administration. Donald Trump on Chinese imports.

So far the administration Biden Import duties on Chinese products have not changed, which, along with lower labor costs in Vietnam, explains why transfers continue.

Production Apple Watch It’s all the more sophisticated because assembling so many components into such a small device requires high-tech skills, a challenge for Vietnamese engineers and emerging industry. Making this equipment would be a great step Vietnam In the context of a country seeking to further develop its technology manufacturing sector.

ManzanaHowever, it is not the only company that has diversified its products. Other major electronics manufacturers such as Google, Dell and Amazon have also established production in Vietnam. diversification of their productive activities. According to the analysis Asian Nike In the latest list of available suppliers ManzanaThe number of suppliers of this company in Vietnam has increased from 14 partners to at least 22 in 2018.

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its production transfer policy Vietnam It marks a shift for Apple, which for decades has relied on China for nearly all of its manufacturing needs. But strong restrictions COVID-19 And other restrictive measures have focused new attention on technology company behavior.

“Apple’s change has been a blessing for Vietnam. The number of Apple suppliers in the country increased to 22 from 14 in 2018. Asian Nike. Eddie HahnSenior Analyst Isaiah Researchsaid that electronics manufacturers are trying to find a balance amid the tension between Washington i Beijing.

“Geographically, we find that major international electronics brands such as Apple and Samsung are trying to reduce their reliance on manufacturing in China. But on the other hand, these international players have recruited more China-based suppliers, such as Luxshare and BYD in the case of Apple and Huaqin in the case of Samsung, to make more products.“, he said They have A Asian Nike.

finally, They have concluded: “China’s role as the world’s largest manufacturer has come into question after the trade war and, subsequently, its zero-covid and zero-energy policies. This certainly makes Vietnam, which is close to China, an ideal location for many electronics manufacturers as the nation gradually grows its supply chain ecosystem.“.

(with information from EFE and Nikkei Asia).-

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